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2020-2027 · 8 model years

Peterbilt 548 Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Peterbilt 548 across 8 model years, and it has 23 recalls. The 2024 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age20241 complaint · 14 recallsSee the 2024
Complaints
2
Recalls
23
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

548 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20270300-C
20260400-D
20251800Engine & coolingD
202411400Engine & coolingD
202301200-C
20220800-B
20210500-A
20200100-A

Most common 548 problems

Peterbilt 548 recalls 23

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings

26V70000026,729 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the...

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Latest 548 complaints

2024 Peterbilt 548Engine & cooling

This truck has a violent vibration throughout the CAB. It has been brought to Peterbilt in Peabody and Plainville and has been diagnosed with no issues. We are a Fuel Oil Delivery Company and are concerned that the vibrations will cause harm to the working components to the truck that may result in failure while driving the truck.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11734272
2025 Peterbilt 548Engine & cooling

The truck has a violent vibration, you can feel it while sitting in the drivers seat the steering wheel and also the steps getting into the truck, pretty much the whole CAB vibrates. Truck was taken to Peterbilt in Plainville, MA and upon three and half weeks of them trying to diagnose the issue for the third time we were told by Peterbilt that this was acceptable. We are a Fuel Oil Delivery Company, we are worried that the vibrations can cause loosening of truck components that could affect the integrity of the truck and casing failure while driving.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11734264

Questions about the Peterbilt 548

Which Peterbilt 548 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2024 (1), 2025 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2024 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Peterbilt 548 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2020, 2021, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 548 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Peterbilt 548 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 548 have?

NHTSA lists 23 recalls across all Peterbilt 548 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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